The OG Kickoff w/ Connor O'Gara and W...

Connor O'Gara and Will Ogburn return to the mic for The OG Kickoff - your new home for authentic SEC football talk.


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In Case I Forget, Ari Wasserman talks Dylan Rai...
Sure, it's late-May but the guys have a lot to dig into. Before Connor heads off for paternity leave, he has a brain dump of "In case I forget" takes that he's been meaning to fire off. The Athletic's Ari Wasserman joined the show to talk about Georgia's 5-star QB pledge Dylan Raiola, the state of recruiting and NIL, as well as fun CFB teams to be in the new NCAA game. The guys close with a little housekeeping, plus paternity leave in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your a...
93 min
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Joe Burrow sliding doors, Raiola to UGA, Josh P...
It's a fully loaded May pod w/ the 5-year anniversary of Joe Burrow transferring to LSU. The guys look back at all of the roads that changed in CFB. Josh Pate joined the show to talk A&M, storm-chasing & much more. The guys close w/ breakups in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
121 min
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Playoff picks, Auburn's new QB1? Tom Hart talks...
Sure, we've only got 1 pod a week in summer, but the guys have a loaded early-May episode. The guys break down whether Payton Thorne will win Auburn's QB1 job and what the ideal plan could be for Robby Ashford. Connor offers up his Playoff picks. Who does he have winning it all? ESPN's Tom Hart joined the show to discuss the XFL Championship this weekend, conference calls with The Rock, Mizzou and the plan for the SEC Saturday Night trio. The guys close with #FiguringItOut: Graduation and Lad...
122 min
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SEC Draft Superlatives, Bobby Carpenter talks T...
The NFL Draft is in the books. Connor offered up superlatives for some SEC Draft picks, including "best couple," "should've been a couple but wasn't," "they know something I don't," and many more. Former Ohio State star and Sirius XM host Bobby Carpenter joined the show to discuss his career, Tony Romo stories, Ryan Day's future and much more. The guys close with Bold and Brash: Way-too-early 2024 NFL Draft predictions, Lad of the Week and a little housekeeping announcement.Learn more about y...
114 min
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Round 1 recap, Tyler Buchner to Bama, Brian Bra...
Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books and the guys have a full breakdown of it. With the news that Tyler Buchner is transferring to Alabama, Connor and Will break down what this means for the Bama QB room. Former Alabama star Brian Branch joined the show on behalf of Tide Cleaners. The guys close with #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
78 min
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Where Bama & LSU passing games are, Cam Smith t...
It's a fully loaded pod ahead of the NFL Draft. The guys first recap some pretty clear takeaways from watching the passing from Alabama and LSU in their respective spring games. The guys break down what a proper reaction is. Former South Carolina QB Cam Smith joined the show on behalf of SAXX Underwear. The guys close with overthinking the NFL Draft and Bold and Brash: 2023 NFL Draft edition.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
89 min
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A dumb SEC rule, Hendon Hooker talks beating Ba...
So it turns out, the SEC is stuck in the 2010s with its post-spring transfer portal rule. The guys dig into that and why it needs changing. Tennessee great Hendon Hooker joined the show on half of SixStar Pro Nutrition to discuss the Draft criticism he received, the throw that beat Bama, cigars (or lack there of) and much more. Connor and Will close with an "Ask Us Anything."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
67 min
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Overreaction vs. proper reaction, Chris Doering...
We've got a bevy of spring games to break down. The guys play a little game of overreaction vs. proper reaction to discuss proper takeaways from the 8 SEC spring games over the weekend. Chris Doering joined the show to discuss the 3 SEC spring games he was at (Auburn, Florida and Ole Miss). The guys close with "Dad Bods" in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
97 min
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The yummy Bama rat poison, Jimbo-Petrino & Conn...
Mid-spring is upon us and the guys have a ton to discuss. Connor debates whether or not he should offer Alabama the yummy rat poison and how that relates to the preseason SEC poll. TexAgs' David Nuno joined the show to discuss all things Aggies, including whether Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino can coexist and what Conner Weigman's potential is. The guys close with an SEC spring game edition of Bold and Brash and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
105 min
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The post-spring QB market, Alyssa Lang talks An...
The guys are back with a loaded spring pod. Connor recapped the frustrating limitations of Auburn's spring game and why the post-spring QB market might not be all that some are hoping for. SEC Network's Alyssa Lang joined the show to discuss the booming popularity of women's basketball with household names like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, as well as a South Carolina vibe check. The guys close with cooking in #FIguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
99 min
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Spring game exhibitions? Drew Sanders on Bama t...
It's a fully stacked early-April pod for y'all. The guys discuss how we could actually see spring game exhibitions, which Hugh Freeze banged the drum for. What would the rules be? And what could be the way to combat the obvious pushback? Arkansas All-American Drew Sanders joined the show on behalf of SixStar Pro Nutrition through the "Fight Hunger. Spark Change," campaign. The guys close with run-ins with the law in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
80 min
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SEC teams as country artists 2.0, Nolan Smith o...
After 2 long years, Connor went back to the well and came up with a revised list of country artists for every SEC team. Yes, even Oklahoma and Texas made the cut. Former Georgia star Nolan Smith also joined the show on behalf of Six Star Pro Nutrition. Smith talked all things NFL Draft prep, Jalen Carter, Stetson Bennett and the fact that he may or may not have made up the 7-5 claim. Connor closed with getting outside of your comfort zone in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
134 min
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Best early Heisman bets, Devin Leary talks tran...
It's a fully stacked late-March pod with a little bit of everything. The guys dig into Connor's favorite early Heisman bets because as we know, friends don't let friends bet on preseason Heisman favorites. Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary joined the show to discuss his new surroundings and his roller coaster career at NC State. The guys close with a Final Four edition of Bold and Brash and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
109 min
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The SEC's March Sadness, Nico Iamaleava impress...
March is over for the SEC in the Men's NCAA Tournament, and boy, was it sudden. The guys break down what that meant and if the SEC's continued March woes will come to an end anytime soon. Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Adam Sparks joined the show to break down Nico Iamaleava's start at Tennessee, whether he can compete with Joe Milton for the starting job, Josh Heupel's contract and much more. The guys close with decluttering in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
89 min
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An SEC coach beef! Jim Dunaway talks Nick Saban...
The guys have a full stacked late-March pod. We've got an SEC coach beef with Shane Beamer and ... ? Well, someone. The guys break down why there's an obvious candidate for the SEC coach that Beamer "wants to fight." Also, The Next Round's Jim Dunaway joined the show to discuss Nick Saban's interesting choice of words related to punishing a player. The guys close with "the thing I do best" in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
99 min
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Hoops thoughts from a football guy, Matt Hayes ...
Madness! Madness! Connor has plenty of hoops thoughts after catching the action up close in Orlando. What should we make of the SEC's showing in opening weekend? Connor breaks it all down. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss a bunch of SEC spring developments, including QB situations at Florida & Georgia, the new SEC OCs, Glenn Schumann's contract, the likelihood of a Tennessee national championship moving forward and much more. Connor closes with Bold and Brash: Sweet 16 edition.Learn ...
83 min
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Brock Bowers as the GOAT TE, Nick Fitzgerald on...
It's a stacked mid-March pod for y'all. Can UGA superstar Brock Bowers become the best tight end in college football history? Is he already among the all-time greats? The guys break that down. Former MSU quarterback Nick Fitzgerald joined the show to look back on his wild career. The guys close with some dad advice for Connor in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
100 min
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The sad Pac-12 comp, Brad Crawford talks Rattle...
It's a glorious time of year. March Madness is here. Connor and Will open by discussing the Pac-12's media deal and the awful position the conference is in. 247Sports' Brad Crawford join the show to dig into Spencer Rattler, Drake Maye and the ACC's most desirable teams. Adam Spencer and Connor close by breaking down the NCAA Tournament in Bold and Brash.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
103 min
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SEC scheduling angst, Takeo Spikes on QB prospe...
The guys have a mess to sort through. Or rather, the proposed SEC scheduling model. They discuss Nick Saban's comments to Sports Illustrated and discuss what has merit and what doesn't over the unrest of the proposed SEC scheduling model that's set to begin in 2024. Auburn legend and current SEC Network analyst Takeo Spikes joined the show to discuss his time with Hendon Hooker and CJ Stroud on his show "Behind the Mask," plus he shares stories of his playing days and flipping his commitment ...
89 min
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NFL Combine revelations, Sam Pittman on his new...
Will is back in town and the guys have plenty to discuss. They break down the SEC revelations from the NFL Combine and discuss the overreactions galore. What did Bryce Young's weight mean? Should Anthony Richardson's blistering showing matter? And what about Jalin Hyatt only running a 4.4-second 40? The guys discuss it all. Arkansas coach Sam Pittman joined the show to discuss how he went about hiring his new coordinators, finding the right guy to develop KJ Jefferson, Rocket Sanders' rise an...
89 min
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The Jalen Carter drama, Clark Lea on Vandy grow...
It's a fully loaded pod in the first week of March. Connor breaks down the takeaways from the Jalen Carter arrest and what it means for the highly regarded former Georgia star. Vanderbilt's Clark Lea joined the show for the first time. He discussed all things Year 2 growth, his coaching tree, awarding numbers and much, much more. Connor closed by chatting with his buddy Perry about his weight loss journey in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
70 min
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Nate Oats' handling of Brandon Miller, Dari Now...
It's late February, but there's plenty to discuss. Connor breaks down the messy situation involving Nate Oats and his handling of Alabama star Brandon Miller after he was named in the ongoing murder investigation involving former Alabama player Darius Miles. SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah joined the show to discuss all things Sooners ahead of their SEC arrival in 2024. Former Navy SEAL John Richards joined Connor to close the show with #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
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The 6 teams in CFB hell, USF coach Alex Golesh ...
Let's talk hell. Specifically, college football hell. Who is in it? Who is nearing it and why? The guys break that down. USF coach Alex Golesh joined the show to discuss his new gig at USF, growing up in Russia and having an atypical path to coaching, all things Tennessee and more. The guys close with self-care in #FiguringItOut!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
113 min
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Drafting SEC OCs, John Nabors talks Sam Pittman...
The guys did something a bit different. They held a draft for SEC offensive coordinators. With 10 new OCs in the conference, they dug into the backgrounds of each and how much they like/question about what they bring to the table. The Buzz's John Nabors joined the show to discuss all things Hogs. What's Sam Pittman's future? Is KJ Jefferson an NFL player? And what's a realistic expectation with a favorable schedule in 2023? The guys close with work travel in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week...
109 min
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Let's talk about Mike Bobo, Joe Moorhead on Hen...
It's a fully stacked mid-February pod. Connor and Will break down Georgia's move to promote Mike Bobo to OC. Was it the right move? Or are UGA fans just selling themselves on it. Akron coach and Connor's ride-or-die Joe Moorhead joined the show to discuss his extension after a promising finish to Year 1, why he loves Hendon Hooker, losing the Justin Fields commitment, scouting QBs and dad advice. In a special edition of #FiguringItOut, Iron Tribe Fitness founder and former Auburn cheerleader ...
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